Thermal bridging is a common occurrence—and has been overlooked for a long time.  Most building scientists knew thermal bridging was influencing energy consumption, but did not know how to measure it.  There was also not a standard or method of addressing it. Today, thermal bridging is widely recognized as a significant factor in energy efficiency, and advanced building modeling techniques allow for detailed analysis of thermal bridging’s impact on building design. This course will cover the basics of thermal bridging, as well as how thermal breaks can reduce energy loss and ways to avoid conditions that allow condensation to occur. It will also discuss codes, standards, and incentives to make buildings more energy-efficient.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand and identify what thermal bridging is.​
  • Discuss thermal bridging in wall, roof, and roof assemblies, U, R, and K-values in building materials.
  • Examine strategies & applications on how thermal breaks can improve the thermal envelope.​
  • Avoiding condensation issues related to thermal bridging.​
  • ASHRAE 90.1 and LEED v5 credits with continuous insulation.

Pre-Requisite: Basic knowledge of thermal bridging.